Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Among Minority Children: Diagnoses and Treatment Challenges

Abstract

The present literature review was conducted to explore the factors that can prevent minority children from or delay them in receiving attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses and treatment services. A total of 38 studies were located and reviewed. The results indicated that the complex nature of ADHD can be associated with many factors that make diagnosing ADHD symptoms among minority children complicated. Furthermore, the results revealed that minority parents’ lack of knowledge about ADHD and their low socioeconomic statuses are fundamental factors that can delay minority children in receiving suitable ADHD intervention. The limitations of this study and recommendations for future research and practices are discussed.

Keywords: ADHD, Diagnoses, Treatment, Minority children